Woman, 19, dies in dog attack with man in 30s arrested in connection
A 19-year-old woman has died after a reported dog attack with a man in his 30s arrested in connection with the incident.
Travel agents feeling effects of Iran war as bookings to top destinations drop
Travel agents across north Essex say bookings are starting to recover after they took a big hit in the wake of the Iran War.
Hedingham Castle to welcome families for Wild Keep Weekend
Hedingham Castle is inviting families to get close to nature at Wild Keep Weekend over the May bank holiday.
Kelvedon Rotary Club donates thousands to Colchester Hospital stroke unit
The Rotary Club of Kelvedon and District has donated nearly £6,000 to fund equipment for the stroke unit at Colchester Hospital.
Three of the highest paid jobs in Essex right now
Essex County Council is recruiting for senior roles in Chelmsford, including Head of Data Management, Head of Education, and Senior Product Manager in Social Care.
Experts warn rare weather phenomenon could bring heatwaves to Essex this summer
The Met Office has warned of a rare weather phenomenon which could bring heatwaves to Essex this summer.
Three Essex villages named among prettiest in UK
A group of North Essex villages has been named among the UK's 'prettiest'.
Police cordon in place outside restaurant in Essex city centre
A police cordon is currently in place in Southend outside the Ask Italian restaurant in London Road.
Pilots 'failed to follow emergency procedures' as plane diverted to Stansted
A fuel leak forced a passenger jet to divert to Stansted Airport, and has since prompted safety concerns as the Air Accidents Investigation Branch find the pilots increased fire risk.
Essex grandad becomes TikTok star with 4m views as family firm videos go viral
Tone Skeggs, 76 – now affectionately known as “TikTok Tone” – began appearing in light-hearted promotional clips.
Calls for indoor market or high street retailers to fill empty Quadrant site
Braintree residents have called for an empty building to become something bringing life to the town centre after a shopping outlet closed.
Police probed relationship after woman took her own life, inquest hears
Samantha Mitchell, 29, was found unresponsive by a relative at her home address in Beckers Green Road, Braintree, in September last year.
What's it like at Alpaca Acres? Farm animals roam free on peaceful farm
Being surrounded by a group of cheerful animals who are free to move in their own space is an experience everyone should have.
Stansted Airport gets involved in Essex wildlife scheme
Stansted Airport partners with Essex Wildlife Trust to boost biodiversity, backing Manchester Airports Group’s sustainability and local wildlife conservation.
Countryside walk in Essex nature reserve named one of the best in Britain for spring
Experts at The Times have revealed their picks for the 20 best spring walks across the British countryside, including one in Essex.
Essex teacher banned after unprofessional relationship with 'vulnerable student'
A Frinton teacher has been banned indefinitely for misconduct involving befriending pupils on Facebook, taking pupils on day trips and lying about his disciplinary history.
Colchester Zoo upgrading popular habitat to make way for 'new arrivals'
Colchester Zoo is upgrading one of its most popular habitats after the death of an animal.
Quiet village 'under siege' as vehicles mount pavements during road closure
The quaint and quiet village of Cressing has been completely overrun with traffic after a major road closure.
Man left shoppers terrified when he brandished replica gun in Witham town centre
AN alcoholic who left shoppers terrified after he brandished a fake pistol in Witham town centre has been given support to cope with his addiction.
Dog groomer taking pups on holiday after winning £10k a month for a year
A Harwich dog groomer is taking a special holiday with her two Shih Tzu pups to celebrate winning £10,000 every month for a year from the National Lottery.
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